Police Department

The Wheaton Police Department is comprised of 92 full and part-time employees providing police services to the community. The sworn officers and civilian personnel strive to ensure the safety of life and property while adhering to the highest principles and values of our profession.

Our motto remains “to protect and to serve.”

9-1-1 Dispatch

When you call 9-1-1 in Wheaton, you will reach DU-COMM (DuPage Public Safety Communications), the emergency communications center that dispatches the appropriate public safety personnel. DU-COMM is an intergovernmental agency that serves many DuPage County communities.

About Your Police Department

Police Department resources are split between three divisions: Administration, Operations and Support.

Administration

Department administration maintains the ultimate responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of police services in the city.

Operations Division

Auxiliary Officers: Primarily responsible for patrolling public parks and schools, assisting full-time officers; providing traffic control for special events.

School Liaison Officers: Assigned to both public high schools, provide police services to the school, staff, and students, cultivate relationships with community youths, provide personal safety and crime prevention strategies.

Freedom of Information Act

To submit a request for police records under the Freedom of Information Act, submit an online FOIA request or complete the Police Records FOIA form and return it to the Wheaton Police Department, 900 West Liberty Drive.